
Carmel, California 93923
Nestled beneath towering redwoods just minutes from Highway 1, this charming Big Sur Coast cabin offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and convenience. Set on approximately 0.9 acres with a year-round creek and natural spring water, this rustic retreat is an ideal full-time residence, weekend escape, or vacation getaway. The cozy cabin features open-beam ceilings, wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, abundant natural light, and a spacious deck overlooking the peaceful forest setting. The property also includes a detached unpermitted guest unit, offering additional space for guests, a studio, or other flexible uses. Buyer is advised to independently verify all permits, square footage, legal uses, and future development potential with Monterey County. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the creek, fresh coastal air, and a true connection to nature while remaining within the highly regarded Carmel Unified School District and a short drive to Carmel-by-the-Sea, beaches, shopping, and world-class dining. Easy paved access, level parking, and ample space for recreational vehicles add to the propertys appeal. Experience the tranquility and timeless charm of Californias iconic redwood coast.
Property is move-in ready.
While originally built in 1930, the cabin has been significantly updated with modern flooring, recessed lighting, and fresh interior finishes that appear to be within the 5-15 year renovation window. The property is well-maintained and move-in ready, though it retains rustic systems like a wall heater and wood-burning fireplace.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 39204, living area = 792.
Situated on nearly an acre of redwood forest with a year-round creek and natural spring, offering an authentic and tranquil Big Sur coastal living experience.
Unlike many remote canyon retreats, this property features easy paved access, level parking, and space for recreational vehicles, all while being located within the prestigious Carmel Unified School District.
The detached guest unit is explicitly unpermitted, which may present significant challenges for traditional financing, insurance coverage, and future legal use or expansion.
With only 792 square feet of living area and a single bathroom, the cabin's small footprint and vintage 1930s infrastructure may require substantial modernization to meet contemporary standards.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| Square foot | 792 | 2,111.641 |
| Lot Size | 39,204 | 12,541.641 |
| Price | $664.0K | $3.11M |
| Price per sq ft | $838 | $1.4K |
| Built year | 1930 | 1972 |
| HOA | $0 | $2.2K |
| Days on market | 85 | 81 |
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$664,000
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-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
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Initial Listing
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Initial Listing
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Initial Listing
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